Will it Blend? George Wright of @Blendtec knows the answer.

What do smoothies, iPhones, Ford Fiestas and BB guns have in common? Just one thing: they all blend. George Wright, the marketing brains behind Will it Blend?, changed the game for Blendtec and brands everywhere. Join us on Comet Radio on Wednesday, February 10th at 11 a.m. Central to hear the inside scoop from the man who knows. LISTEN NOW. Read more…

RIP Traditional PR?

Public Relations has had a really good go of it. It really has. Since Edward Bernays got things rolling in the early 1900s many great things have been accomplished with the help of PR. Great leaders have been lifted to power. Tiny companies have been built into incredible empires. But the traditional application of PR has lived a full enough life and it’s time for it to be put to rest. Read more…

What PR pros can learn from waiting tables: the first impression

As a recent college graduate my resume is in the process of being built. A majority of my work experience has been in a restaurant. As I make my transition into a professional career (finishing up week four) it is clear to me how closely the world of hospitality fits in with the world of public relations. It all starts with the first impression.

Facebook for Business

As Facebook celebrates its sixth birthday today, it’s a reminder of what the platform started out as compared to what it it is today. Originally a network for college students that later opened up to everybody, Facebook became the entry-point into social media for many businesses. Read more…

Homemade cookies for Chris Brogan

We caught up with Chris Brogan recently at a morning Tweetup in Milwaukee, WI. Chris was kind enough to take some time out to chat with Comet’s roving camera about the random things people give him when they meet him. Like cookies, for example. Read more…

Time flies when you’re having fun…

You may already know that Comet has moved. Today is our first day in the new space in The Mercantile Building at 220 East Buffalo St. #402 in Milwaukee’s Third Ward. It’s an exciting time and one of evolution. This move has led me to think about how Comet has grown and the many happenings of the last few years. Read more…

Comet is Moving!

We’ve got a sweet new office! As of Feb. 1, 2010 we can be found at 220 E. Buffalo Street, #402, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Stay tuned for news about our open house and Part II of the Comet Recliner Adventure Series.

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Comet Branding Radio #55: Augie Ray and the future of social media

On Wednesday, January 27th at 11:30am Central, Comet Radio will visit with an old friend of ours, the Augie Ray (Forrester profile). He was a mainstay in the Milwaukee Tech and Social Media Community before heading on to become a Senior Analyst at Forrester in California. Augie will share what he’s up to and where he see the social web going next. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. Read more…

Fourteen of the most important social media skills needed right now.

We have been adding new staffers to our team lately and as we’ve planned for their roles it has led us to think a lot about the skills that are need to be successful working in social media. So, I thought I’d share a bit of a list…what do you think about it?